SB 245

Bill Subjects

Advisory Boards, Commissions, And Committees Boards And Commissions Cities Civil Actions Contracts Counties Education, Elementary And Secondary Local Government Local Mandate Public Ethics Special Districts Special Purpose Governmental Entities State Agencies State Employees

Abstract

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 61 to define "lobbyist", "public agency", and "public funds"; prohibit a public agency from spending public funds to employ or contract with a lobbyist or from using public funds to pay a nonprofit association or organization that primarily represents one or more public agencies or hires or contracts with an individual who is required to register as a lobbyist; allow a taxpayer or resident of an area served by a public agency to file an action for injunctive relief and to recover attorney's fees and costs incurred in bringing a successful action; amend KRS 11A.020 to prohibit a public servant from attempting to use his or her influence in any matter that would be under the purview of the legislative branch of state government; permit a public servant to respond to requests or information and to provide information and opinions about matters affecting the agency.